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we're expecting pastor eddie long to appear at any time. bunny, you know, one of the things that we kind of lose sight of in all this is this is a family gathering, these churches. so you bring your child and your children to these church services to look up to these mostly men who have been involved in this. how do you handle this? >> well, you pray for strength, first of all. and that stets apart from the average communication crisis. and this is a church. so you have to go to your faith. you pay -- pray for strength, you recognize that the ministers who are having the hiccup in their career are men, they're men of god, but i was watching cnn, as a matter of fact, last night when i were interviewing i believe it was ted haggard. and he talked about separating the calling from the man. and so if you -- if you're dealing with children you try to keep them protected because these are things that you might not be able to explain to them. but in terms of what this church is willing to do, they're going to pray for strength. >> let's hear what
we're expecting pastor eddie long to appear at any time. bunny, you know, one of the things that we kind of lose sight of in all this is this is a family gathering, these churches. so you bring your child and your children to these church services to look up to these mostly men who have been involved in this. how do you handle this? >> well, you pray for strength, first of all. and that stets apart from the average communication crisis. and this is a church. so you have to go to your...
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that was one statement from pastor eddie long. but ron, i know people are trying to pack themselves into that church use it now and it looks very crowded. do you think this is a normal attendance or do you expect almost everyone one of the 25,000 condegree goods gants to be there? >> i would think this is probably going to be one of the most well attended sunday these year to hear bishop long address this congregation. a couple of the members here, they are absolutely in shock behind us. they say there is nothing in his past, in the relationships who are in some long fellows academy program that he started four young mem men to try to teach them to be men. they say this is uncharacteristic of the eddie long that they know. a lot of rumors obviously circulating. a lot of folks do not expect him to step down. they believe he's a strong and principled man of faith and he's going to take these charges head on and fight them within alice. >> do you get a sense that they are partyive of the bishop at this point? we have to remember that
that was one statement from pastor eddie long. but ron, i know people are trying to pack themselves into that church use it now and it looks very crowded. do you think this is a normal attendance or do you expect almost everyone one of the 25,000 condegree goods gants to be there? >> i would think this is probably going to be one of the most well attended sunday these year to hear bishop long address this congregation. a couple of the members here, they are absolutely in shock behind us....
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we anticipate that bishop eddie long will be there. we're told his wife will be with him, as will his attorneys. but exactly what gets to be asked, how long we get to ask, we'll have to wait and see. >> martin savidge, take care my friend. looks like a hurricane rather than a church service this morning. we'll stick with you all morning long as we follow this developing story. thank you, martin. the allegations have stunned long's congregation. cnn's don lemon talked with several church members last night. they support him even though he cancelled a radio interview and a news conference that might have put those troubling questions to rest. here's what they had to say. >> our bishop is a family-oriented man, and he would view new birth as a's hm fay. so i do see why he would delay speaking to the radio before speaking to his congregation. >> kevin? >> we understand the delay, but even those in christiandom that are not members of new birth want to hear from bishop long. there are those that supported his ministry, bought the books and
we anticipate that bishop eddie long will be there. we're told his wife will be with him, as will his attorneys. but exactly what gets to be asked, how long we get to ask, we'll have to wait and see. >> martin savidge, take care my friend. looks like a hurricane rather than a church service this morning. we'll stick with you all morning long as we follow this developing story. thank you, martin. the allegations have stunned long's congregation. cnn's don lemon talked with several church...
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because it's already in my email. >>> another accuser of bishop eddie long speaking out tonight, one of four young men who has accused the pastor of sexual coercion. all four are suing. the bishop has denied the aengss and plans to, quote, vigorously now 22-year-old spencer legrand has talked with the media, he told reporter he has a lawyer that told him not to. >> it's not very sexy, it's not very fun and it's very easy to make fun of. but it makes a huge difference. >> reporter: but to get to net zero he needed his house to start making energy. >> yeah, this is solar panels, a lot more sexy than installation. >> solar panels create electricity, so far, he says it's working. >> so this is our electrical meter. the meter was gone backwards. >> a few miles away in boulder, colorado, david johnston has been chasing the net zero dream for 30 years. he's a green building consultant and wrote the book toward a zero energy home. >> it's really a function of good design and great materials. that's the key. >> he estimates there are only about 100 net zero homes in america. the new building
because it's already in my email. >>> another accuser of bishop eddie long speaking out tonight, one of four young men who has accused the pastor of sexual coercion. all four are suing. the bishop has denied the aengss and plans to, quote, vigorously now 22-year-old spencer legrand has talked with the media, he told reporter he has a lawyer that told him not to. >> it's not very sexy, it's not very fun and it's very easy to make fun of. but it makes a huge difference. >>...
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some footage of bishop eddie long. that is file footage. we're keeping our eyes trained on the church in which he is right now addressing his congregation. despite the allegations, he intends to be at that pulpit next sunday. so this is not going to derail at this time anything he has intended for the congregation. he admits it's been a difficult time not only for his followers but his family. he's expected to speak to the news media about 10:00 a.m. eastern time. we're going to carry that for you live when he makes a specific statement about these four allegations of sexual misconduct. >>> well, it has been in theaters for just two days but it has sparked heated discussion around the country. "waiting for superman" examines the problems in our nation's schools. why, among 30 developed countries, we now rank 25th in math and 21st in science. >> a child that doesn't finish high school will earn less and be eight times more likely to go to prison. >> i want to go to school. >> reporter: for these kids, their only chance at getting into a grea
some footage of bishop eddie long. that is file footage. we're keeping our eyes trained on the church in which he is right now addressing his congregation. despite the allegations, he intends to be at that pulpit next sunday. so this is not going to derail at this time anything he has intended for the congregation. he admits it's been a difficult time not only for his followers but his family. he's expected to speak to the news media about 10:00 a.m. eastern time. we're going to carry that for...
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bishop eddie long speaking publicly about allegations that he molested four young men. how did his message, morning message, play with church members, and when we come back we'll hear from someone who was there. >> it's a time when you actually -- ♪ we could've gone a more traditional route... ... but it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable. ♪ >>> gabrielle richards has been a member of bishop long's church for years. she was in church this morning to hear him address the allegations, and tonight i spoke with her about her minister's message to the congregation. >> i was so proud of him, the way that he came out with his head up and with his fabulous wife, and he -- he showed the strength that i'm accustomed to, and this is the bishop long that i know. >> yeah. did you want to hear it earlier? i mean, be honest. you said it's good, but did you want to hear that earlier? >> earlier, you mean, as soon as allegations came out? >> well, sooner. didn't have to be as soon, but did you want to hear from him earlier than today? >> i respected his decision to wait and spea
bishop eddie long speaking publicly about allegations that he molested four young men. how did his message, morning message, play with church members, and when we come back we'll hear from someone who was there. >> it's a time when you actually -- ♪ we could've gone a more traditional route... ... but it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable. ♪ >>> gabrielle richards has been a member of bishop long's church for years. she was in church this morning to hear him address the...
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for the latest political news go to cnnpolitics.com. >>> bishop eddie long speak ing publicly about allegations that he molested four young men. how did his message, morning message, play with church members, and when we come back we'll hear from someone who was there. when i brush, i like to do a really mediocre job. i love running my tongue across my teeth and feeling all the stuff i missed. [ male announcer ] no one really wants plaque left on their teeth. done. [ male announcer ] but ordinary manual brushes can leave up to 50% of plaque behind. oral-b power brushes are inspired by the tools professionals use, to clean away plaque in. for that dentist-smooth, clean feeling every day. fight plaque with real power. oral-b power. get 50% off oral-b power brushes for a limited time. visit oralb.com for details. >>> gabrielle richards has been a member of bishop long's church for eight years. she was in church this morning to hear him address the allegations, and tonight i spoke with her about her minister's message to the congregation. >> i was so proud of him, the way that he came out with his
for the latest political news go to cnnpolitics.com. >>> bishop eddie long speak ing publicly about allegations that he molested four young men. how did his message, morning message, play with church members, and when we come back we'll hear from someone who was there. when i brush, i like to do a really mediocre job. i love running my tongue across my teeth and feeling all the stuff i missed. [ male announcer ] no one really wants plaque left on their teeth. done. [ male announcer ]...
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one of those accusers is speaking out an he has strong words for bishop eddie long. >>> a massive landslide in mexico, homes buried, people missing. we'll check more headlines when fox 5 morning news comes back. ♪ [ female announcer ] it starts with you falling in love with the most personalized most customized piece of furniture you will ever own. ♪ get that one piece right and the rest of the room will just fall into place. it starts with you introducing yourself to the world of ethan allen. see your ethan allen design center today for two beautiful ways to save. >>> american missile strikes in pakistan disrupt toror threats in europe. they killed four militants including an al-qaeda leader. apparently, it prevented a tearer attack that had been in effect in europe. there was another threat at the eiffel tower. >>> at least 11 people are missing in two landslides in southern mexico. that was the result of days of heavy rain which caused a hillside to collapse on hundreds of unsuspecting residents. at first, officials thought that hundreds of people were buried or dead but that number
one of those accusers is speaking out an he has strong words for bishop eddie long. >>> a massive landslide in mexico, homes buried, people missing. we'll check more headlines when fox 5 morning news comes back. ♪ [ female announcer ] it starts with you falling in love with the most personalized most customized piece of furniture you will ever own. ♪ get that one piece right and the rest of the room will just fall into place. it starts with you introducing yourself to the world of...
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no word on a possible motive. >>> more legal trouble for prominent atlanta pastor eddie long. he now faces a fourth lawsuit. four young men complained long coerced them into sexual relationships. bishop long plans to speak about the allegations, perhaps. tomorrow we know he at least is scheduled to take to the pulpit during his sermons tomorrow morning. what a worldwind legal week it has been for hollywood starlet lindsay lohan. our legal guys are back. avery friedman, civil rights and law professor in cleveland and richard, law professor and attorney. we see the bellagio behind you. richard, we know this is a favorite stomping ground, or one of them, of lindsay lohan and a lot of other stars. this time the problem is in hollywood for her. she goes to jail last night violating probation, but then she's back out. she posted bail. what's next for her? >> fred, my take on it is this, the judge who allowed her to get out of the rehab facility based on the false representations of the ucla medical center, i don't know how incompetent they are, let her out of the rehab center becaus
no word on a possible motive. >>> more legal trouble for prominent atlanta pastor eddie long. he now faces a fourth lawsuit. four young men complained long coerced them into sexual relationships. bishop long plans to speak about the allegations, perhaps. tomorrow we know he at least is scheduled to take to the pulpit during his sermons tomorrow morning. what a worldwind legal week it has been for hollywood starlet lindsay lohan. our legal guys are back. avery friedman, civil rights and...
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in fact, right now bishop eddie long is at services for the second time today. today is the first day that he has faced his congregation since four men accused him of forcing them into sexual relationships when they were just teenagers. bishop long has denied all the allegations, and he told his congregation this morning that he vows to fight the charges but he won't be doing it on tv. >> by the counsel of my lawyers, they are advised me not to try this case in the media. i am not going to try this case in the media. it will be tried in the court of justice and dealt with in the court of justice. >> i am joined now live by publicist terrie williams, the president and founder of the terrie wirmz agency and the author of "black pain it just looks like we're not hurting." she's also co-founder of the stay strong foundation, which means she's a very busy woman. as a publicist how do you think the bishop is handling the scandal thus far? >> the one thing i would be most interested in hearing him address, because i heard him speak about the amazing work that they do a
in fact, right now bishop eddie long is at services for the second time today. today is the first day that he has faced his congregation since four men accused him of forcing them into sexual relationships when they were just teenagers. bishop long has denied all the allegations, and he told his congregation this morning that he vows to fight the charges but he won't be doing it on tv. >> by the counsel of my lawyers, they are advised me not to try this case in the media. i am not going...
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eddie long is saying nothing for now. it's unfortunate that these two men have decided to take this course of action. we are hearing rumors that eddie long may address the media today. it will be well-attended. >> his membership, what is it, like 20,000 people that attend this church? and many of them high-profile people. >> very high-profile people. largely in the african-american community here in the atlanta metro area. coretta scott-king's funeral was held here. eddie long is on tv, he sells a lot of cds and dvds. a lot of folks are saying, boy, we hope this isn't true. >> this is a civil lawsuit, not a criminal investigation. thank you very much, ron. greatly appreciate it. >> thank you. >>> first she lost her home and now a washington, d.c. woman's possessions are outside on the sidewalk for everybody to see. a woman was evicted tuesday morning because she could no longer pay her rent. so her belongings, all of them, ended up on the sidewalk. she says she's got nowhere to go. a local storage company has offered to s
eddie long is saying nothing for now. it's unfortunate that these two men have decided to take this course of action. we are hearing rumors that eddie long may address the media today. it will be well-attended. >> his membership, what is it, like 20,000 people that attend this church? and many of them high-profile people. >> very high-profile people. largely in the african-american community here in the atlanta metro area. coretta scott-king's funeral was held here. eddie long is on...
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. >> lawyers for bishop eddie long have strongly denied that he traded sexual favors for cash, cars and other gifts. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: bishop eddie long is considered one of the most anti-gay pastors in the country, who once said that homosexuality is a spiritual abortion. if today's accusations are true, he might regret the day he led thousands through the streets of atlanta in protest of gays and same-sex marriage. >> woman and woman and man and man is not right. so, that's why i stand by the bishop. >> reporter: in the lawsuits, filed by three, young men he recruited into the youth ministry at his gigantic church outside atlanta, they describe him as a sexual predator who pushed them into sex, lavished them with expensive gifts, and sent them these photos, texts and e-mails when they were above the legal age of consent, but just 16 and 17 years old. they say he certainly doesn't look like a bishop here. >> what pastor in his right mind sends a picture of himself posing in a bathroom in a muscle shirt? none. none that i know of. >> reporter: at the funeral of c
. >> lawyers for bishop eddie long have strongly denied that he traded sexual favors for cash, cars and other gifts. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: bishop eddie long is considered one of the most anti-gay pastors in the country, who once said that homosexuality is a spiritual abortion. if today's accusations are true, he might regret the day he led thousands through the streets of atlanta in protest of gays and same-sex marriage. >> woman and woman and man and man...
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>> when eddie long took it over, it had 300 members. it's grown to more than 25,000 members in that church now. when king pass add way a few years ago, martin luther king's family had requested that her funeral service be held in his church. you're talking about a man who has a reach around the world, one of the mega premier pastors around the country. he has a loud voice, a powerful voice that many, many people listen to. >> we miss each other once again. >> i'll hold the fort down for you. >> please do. let me bring you up to speed with some of the stories we're following on cnn. >>> is the cia running a pair a military force made up of afghan soldiers? that's one of the claims in bob woodward's book. a senior administration source tells cnn the president comes across as a decisive commander in chief. in the book, the cia has not commented. >>> eight current and former officials from belle, california, are being arraigned today on charges of miss appropriating funds and taking illegal loans. the investigations started after reports su
>> when eddie long took it over, it had 300 members. it's grown to more than 25,000 members in that church now. when king pass add way a few years ago, martin luther king's family had requested that her funeral service be held in his church. you're talking about a man who has a reach around the world, one of the mega premier pastors around the country. he has a loud voice, a powerful voice that many, many people listen to. >> we miss each other once again. >> i'll hold the...
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. >>> in georgia bishop eddie long is vowing to fight allegations. he made the first public response to the accusations during sunday services at his church. >> i have been accused. i'm under attack. i want you to know as i said earlier, i'm not a perfect man. but this thing i'm going to fight. >> nbc's ron mott live for us in decatu decatur. sounds like nothing but supporters showed up on sunday. >> reporter: yes, but we did, in fact, speak to some of the parishers and at least one said he thought that eddie long should step done from the position as senior pastor. most of the folk that is showed up to services yesterday supportive of eddie long and he walked off the stage yesterday likening this fight to david versus ga lie ath and said he had five stones and walked off to great applause yesterday. i spoke about an hour ago with b.j. bernstein, attorney for the four men that filed lawsuits against eddie long for pressuring them allegedly into sexual acts. she says while officials here in the county will not looks like press charges criminally she i
. >>> in georgia bishop eddie long is vowing to fight allegations. he made the first public response to the accusations during sunday services at his church. >> i have been accused. i'm under attack. i want you to know as i said earlier, i'm not a perfect man. but this thing i'm going to fight. >> nbc's ron mott live for us in decatu decatur. sounds like nothing but supporters showed up on sunday. >> reporter: yes, but we did, in fact, speak to some of the parishers...
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a third person has come forward accusing eddie long of sexual coercion. but instead his lawyer spoke. here's some of what he had to say. >> these false allegations are an attack on bishop long personally. they are an attack on new birth, the entire church and all of its 25,000 good people. >> nbc ron mott has been following this story and he joins us now from decatur, georgia. ron, good morning. >> hey, thomas. good day to you. eddie long is one of the most popular ministers in this country he built a religious empire in the atlanta area and some say these are simple attempts to bring all of that down. >> somebody needs to celebrate that moment. somebody needs to bless god for that. >> reporter: he's hosted presidents like here at the funeral of coretta scott king. >> we thank the king family and we're in much prayer for you. >> reporter: he preaches to tens of thousands at his mega church outside atlanta. he counseled president clinton during the lewinsky scandal and an outspoken opponent of homosexuality. but today eddie long, who calls himself bishop,
a third person has come forward accusing eddie long of sexual coercion. but instead his lawyer spoke. here's some of what he had to say. >> these false allegations are an attack on bishop long personally. they are an attack on new birth, the entire church and all of its 25,000 good people. >> nbc ron mott has been following this story and he joins us now from decatur, georgia. ron, good morning. >> hey, thomas. good day to you. eddie long is one of the most popular ministers...
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this was supposed to be the day that bishop eddie long broke his silence. instead, he has backed out of an interview and also a news conference today, and there are new allegations against him. a third young sman now suing the leader of the 25,000 new birth missionary baptist church, claiming as a teenager he was coerced into having sex with bishop long. long's attorney spoke on the radio just this morning. >> i have been through storms, and my faith has always sustained me. i am anxious to respond directly to these false allegation, and i will do so, however my lawyers counselled patience at this time. let me be clear, the charges against me and new birth are false. i have devoted my life to helping others, and these false allegations hurt me deeply. but my faith is strong and the truth will emerge. >> that was attorney craig gillen speaking on behalf of bishop eddie long on the radio this morning and says long will talk for the first time about the allegations from the pulpit at his church this coming sunday. the attorney for the young men says other youn
this was supposed to be the day that bishop eddie long broke his silence. instead, he has backed out of an interview and also a news conference today, and there are new allegations against him. a third young sman now suing the leader of the 25,000 new birth missionary baptist church, claiming as a teenager he was coerced into having sex with bishop long. long's attorney spoke on the radio just this morning. >> i have been through storms, and my faith has always sustained me. i am anxious...
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. >> eddie long offers himself up as this kind of man's man. he's the quintessential man, he's a successful businessman. he's a successful preacher. he has a beautiful family. he's a successful family man, he drives a fancy car, he wears custom tailored clothes. so in some ways some would argue that he is the man that all women want and that all men are supposed to aspire to be. >> reporter: but in separate lawsuits, two young men, former church members say bishop long used his spiritual authority to coerce and manipulate them into destructive sexual relationships. 20-year-old maurice robinson and 21-year-old anthony flagg say they met eddie long through the bishop long fellow youth academy. >> he would use biblical stories to talk about how important it was to follow your leader. and your master. and let him know that the acts that he was engaged in were not necessarily meaning that he was a homosexual. >> reporter: bishop long's spokesman tells cnn he adamantly denies the allegations. >> within that covenant, it was essentially a marriage cer
. >> eddie long offers himself up as this kind of man's man. he's the quintessential man, he's a successful businessman. he's a successful preacher. he has a beautiful family. he's a successful family man, he drives a fancy car, he wears custom tailored clothes. so in some ways some would argue that he is the man that all women want and that all men are supposed to aspire to be. >> reporter: but in separate lawsuits, two young men, former church members say bishop long used his...
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bishop eddie long took to the pulpit to defend himself against a sex scandal. he promised to fight the allegations but declined to talk about the specifics of the lawsuits now filed against him. largest african-american 25,0 25,000-member congregation over that's not me. grand says he was 17 when the preacher first made advances. intimate sexual contact and that they slept in the same bed. >> reporter: lars for the young >> reporter: for now, some members of the congregation are supportive. everybody know that, hey, this is not true. >> 25,000 members that are ministers have come together over the weekend, saying they are praying for bishop long to get through this. t.j. winick, abc news. buckle up, it's the law. your produce. they had to be strapped into the safe travel. mammoth-sized melons. last year he grew a 119-pounder. now he says he's saving the seeds to keep the good genetics going. those are big melons. >> we were waiting for that. >> good work for him. >> good genetics. we'll be right back with more if you fight to sleep in the middle of the night, w
bishop eddie long took to the pulpit to defend himself against a sex scandal. he promised to fight the allegations but declined to talk about the specifics of the lawsuits now filed against him. largest african-american 25,0 25,000-member congregation over that's not me. grand says he was 17 when the preacher first made advances. intimate sexual contact and that they slept in the same bed. >> reporter: lars for the young >> reporter: for now, some members of the congregation are...
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. >>> and we're hearing for the first time from one of the young men accusing poster eddie long of misconduct. he claims that long used his spiritual authority, while luring him into a sexual relationship. and paris says, that man cannot look me in the eye and says we did not live this pain. of long, paris says, you're not a man. you're a monster. he said he is not the person now being portrayed in the media. >>> they had hoped to show america what polygamy was all about. now, the utah family with four wives is being investigated by police for violating bigamy laws. the family is featured in the new show "sister wives." cody brown is legally married to one of the women. >>> federal investigators are heading to milwaukee after a skywest plane was forced to make an emergency landing. the plane's left landing gear refused to lower. no one onboard was hurt. a commute irjet made an emergency landing in new york after a similar problem. >>> now, for a dubious distinction for north dakota, home of the worst drivers in the country. the list of the top five states with the deadliest, least-skilled mot
. >>> and we're hearing for the first time from one of the young men accusing poster eddie long of misconduct. he claims that long used his spiritual authority, while luring him into a sexual relationship. and paris says, that man cannot look me in the eye and says we did not live this pain. of long, paris says, you're not a man. you're a monster. he said he is not the person now being portrayed in the media. >>> they had hoped to show america what polygamy was all about. now,...
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we're hearing from eddie long's accusers in their own words. ed lavendf e laf enlavendera ha >>> one of the accusers is now speaking out, calling bishop a monster. >>> jamal parish had finished a late-night grocery store run when a reporter from an atlanta television station, waga asked him about the shocking alsos of sexual misconduct against eddie long. >> the media and the press and the rest of the people in the city and the country look at this how can a grown man let another man touch them. this man manipulated us from childhood. this is our father and we loved him. >> it's the first time we've heard from any of the young men suing eddie long. the men say the pastor convinced him over the years with the sexual relationship with the man they called daddy is part of their spiritual development. >> i can not get the sound of my voice out of my head and i cannot forget the smell of his cologne and i cannot forget the way he made me cry not able to take enough showers to wipe the smell of him off of my body. >> eddie long still enjoys great sup
we're hearing from eddie long's accusers in their own words. ed lavendf e laf enlavendera ha >>> one of the accusers is now speaking out, calling bishop a monster. >>> jamal parish had finished a late-night grocery store run when a reporter from an atlanta television station, waga asked him about the shocking alsos of sexual misconduct against eddie long. >> the media and the press and the rest of the people in the city and the country look at this how can a grown man...
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eastern here on cnn. >>> coming up, another accuser speaking out against bishop eddie long. the fourth man to come forward. also tonight what happens when the republican candidate for governor of new york took exception to one of the reporters covering him. here's a taste of it. >> of course you'll get it at the appropriate time. at at appropriate time you'll get it. >> reporter: you're the attorney general of new york. how'd you do that? do what? it tastes too good to be...
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three young men who were members of the church filed lawsuits against bishop eddie long. they say he seduced them with cars, money, gifts in exchange for sex. long is expected to address the sex claims on sunday when he speaks to his church. >>> as the detroit auto industry gains traction from taxpayer money, a controversy is ignited after an undercover investigation. >> reporter: hate to be a buzz kill, but shouldn't you guys be building cars? don't you guys work out at the chrysler factory? you know, the government spent a lot of money bailing you guys out and you coming out here on your lunch break drinking like this? >> drinking on their lunch break, the fox 5 investigation followed workers from chrysler's jefferson north assembly plant in detroit for several days. it's the fox affiliate out of detroit, by the way. each day cameras found the workers chugging beer and apparently smoking pot. this is the same plat president obama visited in july and talked -- plant president obama visited in july and talked about the significance of manufacturing in america. tonight chr
three young men who were members of the church filed lawsuits against bishop eddie long. they say he seduced them with cars, money, gifts in exchange for sex. long is expected to address the sex claims on sunday when he speaks to his church. >>> as the detroit auto industry gains traction from taxpayer money, a controversy is ignited after an undercover investigation. >> reporter: hate to be a buzz kill, but shouldn't you guys be building cars? don't you guys work out at the...
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pastor eddie long for the first time dispensing himself before thousands of followers. (cheers) >> this, at the new birth missionary baptist church this morning outside atlanta. long, now vowing to battle lawsuits from four men in the past week, accusing him of using his leadership role to push them into sexual relationships. >> this is they think i'm going to fight. and i want you to know one other thing, i feel like david against goliath. but i've got five rocks and i haven't thrown one yet. >> julie: the accusers say they were teenagers when it happened and police so far are sitting this one out. elizabeth outside the church in georgia, tonight. hi, elizabeth. >> hey, julie, the pastor spoke carefully this morning when he addressed thousands of members of his congregation and they've been waiting to hear from him allegations came out six days ago on tuesday. what he didn't say is that he was noent. now, he did say that he won't be resigning what he first said at the pulpit and said despite what many people think, he is not lostment he didn't abbicknowledge the four m
pastor eddie long for the first time dispensing himself before thousands of followers. (cheers) >> this, at the new birth missionary baptist church this morning outside atlanta. long, now vowing to battle lawsuits from four men in the past week, accusing him of using his leadership role to push them into sexual relationships. >> this is they think i'm going to fight. and i want you to know one other thing, i feel like david against goliath. but i've got five rocks and i haven't...
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. >> but a young man who said he is vulnerable and fell victim to bishop eddie long is speaking out. >> why you can sit in front of the church and tell them that you kata goricly deny it, you can't say that to our face. and you know this. you are not a man, you are a monster. >> reporter: one of four men suing eddie long talk about his shame. paris said the pastor give him cash, clothes and trucks to lure him during teen years and in exchange told him to call him daddy, this man turned his back on us when he had no more need for us. that's not a father, that's a predator. >> reporter: the bishop equated the lawsuit to a fight of biblical proportions. >> i feel like david against goliath. but i got five rocks and i haven't thrown one yet. >> reporter: there was no denial in his sunday sermon. the city of atlanta is reacting to the scandal. >> he was very convincing. i find it hard to believe that a young man would stand in front of the camera and everyone and put themself on the line. >> god is going to take care of bishop eddie long. we need to make sure these boys are okay. >> it's
. >> but a young man who said he is vulnerable and fell victim to bishop eddie long is speaking out. >> why you can sit in front of the church and tell them that you kata goricly deny it, you can't say that to our face. and you know this. you are not a man, you are a monster. >> reporter: one of four men suing eddie long talk about his shame. paris said the pastor give him cash, clothes and trucks to lure him during teen years and in exchange told him to call him daddy, this...
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prominent georgia pastor eddie long told his congregation this morning he will fight the allegations of sexual abuse. >> there have beenbeen algas le and attacks made on me. i have never in my life portrayed myself as a perfect man. but i am not the man that's being portrayed on the television. [ applause ] >> that's not me. that is not me. >> four young men filed lawsuits against bishop eddie long this week claiming he coerced them into sexual relationships. long will address the media at a press conference scheduled for 10:00 a.m. eastern. cnn will carry it live. >>> an improvised explosive device killed two nato service members in southern afghanistan today. officials did not say who was responsible for the attack. this year is already the deadliest of the war with more than 530 coalition forces killed. >>> a contentious issue between israelis and palestinians is set to reach an important deadline today. israel's moratorium on settlement construction in the west bank expires at midnight. the palestinians say new building could derail peace talks. israeli prime minister benjamin ne
prominent georgia pastor eddie long told his congregation this morning he will fight the allegations of sexual abuse. >> there have beenbeen algas le and attacks made on me. i have never in my life portrayed myself as a perfect man. but i am not the man that's being portrayed on the television. [ applause ] >> that's not me. that is not me. >> four young men filed lawsuits against bishop eddie long this week claiming he coerced them into sexual relationships. long will address...
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three of the young men were members of bishop eddie long's megachurch. they say he seduced them with cars and money in exchange for sex. long denies the allegation. >>> in florida the search for three bank robbers continues. fbi agents say they kidnapped a teller early this morning strapping a possible explosive to his chest and using him to steal money from a bank near the university of miami. the teller got away unharmed. >>> hundreds of employees left in the dark after a light bubble factory in our area -- bulb factory in our area turned out the lights for good, that story coming up. >>> plus comedy on capitol hill, stephen colbert faces off with lawmakers. did members of congress appreciate his humor? >> really hot. you know that, though, but a cooldown is coming for the weekend. we'll have your complete forecast, some rain ahead, too. >>> but first a quick check of our rundown, friday night six minutes past the hour. hang tight. we're back. >> this is fox 5 news edge at 11:00. ÷1x0x0÷1÷1÷?÷??? >>> the developer of a controversial
three of the young men were members of bishop eddie long's megachurch. they say he seduced them with cars and money in exchange for sex. long denies the allegation. >>> in florida the search for three bank robbers continues. fbi agents say they kidnapped a teller early this morning strapping a possible explosive to his chest and using him to steal money from a bank near the university of miami. the teller got away unharmed. >>> hundreds of employees left in the dark after a...
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you say, quote, perhaps the eddie long scandal can serve as a teachable moment for blacks to begin to confront faith-based homophob homophobia, sexual abuse and the consent of silence we justify in the name of god. that's what you wrote this weekend. if you could expand on that. >> yes. i think the fact bishop long did not speak to the charges has a lot to do, one, being advised by his lawyers not to but it speaks to the culture of silence. we don't talk about homosexuality in the black church and the black community in general. as a result of the silence, there's a lot of closetedness, what we have known as the down low. an element of african-american male behavior which remains closeted and silenced and back door and underground, and as a community we have to begin to address these issues because ultimately what we are doing is perpetuating a vicious cycle where people are either having sex with males and feeling unable to express themselves in their communities or they're doing it in sexually deviant ways, as in this case, with an older man with young boys, which is really disrupti
you say, quote, perhaps the eddie long scandal can serve as a teachable moment for blacks to begin to confront faith-based homophob homophobia, sexual abuse and the consent of silence we justify in the name of god. that's what you wrote this weekend. if you could expand on that. >> yes. i think the fact bishop long did not speak to the charges has a lot to do, one, being advised by his lawyers not to but it speaks to the culture of silence. we don't talk about homosexuality in the black...
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eddie long is one of the most popular and powerful ministers in this country. he built a thriving empire in the atlanta area and some of his staunchest reporters say he is being charged with something he is not guilty of. >> somebody needs to celebrate that moment. somebody needs to bless god for that. >> reporter: he's hosted presidents like here at the funeral of loretta scott king, martin luther king jr.'s widow. he previouses to thousands of his mega church outside atlanta and counseled the president during the monica lewinsky scandal and outspoken opponent of homosexuality. but today, eddie long, who called himself "bishop" stands alone in the hot spotlight sued in civil court by three male members of his church for sexual coercion. no criminal charges have been filed. they say long introduced them to his world of luxury, private jets, rolls royces, plying them with gifts, even putting them on the church payroll while pressuring them into having sex. >> the bishop was grouping young men to be at his disposal. he finds them at 14 or 15 years of age. he star
eddie long is one of the most popular and powerful ministers in this country. he built a thriving empire in the atlanta area and some of his staunchest reporters say he is being charged with something he is not guilty of. >> somebody needs to celebrate that moment. somebody needs to bless god for that. >> reporter: he's hosted presidents like here at the funeral of loretta scott king, martin luther king jr.'s widow. he previouses to thousands of his mega church outside atlanta and...
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. >>> complaints are mounting against pastor eddie long as another person says he pressured him into sex. ron mott has more. >> reporter: for years he's been an out spoken opponent of homosexuality. >> we anticipate the future. >> reporter: friday, a fourth lawsuit was filed against popular preacher eddie long for allegedly coaxing teenage boys into sex, charges he denied through surrogates this week. >> all i ask is for your patience as we continue to deny each and every one of these ugly charges. >> reporter: the four -- now men -- are former members of long's new birth mega church, the main campus in georgia and a satellite church in north carolina. >> there is recognized a special duty of a pastor, a bishop, a rabbi, any spiritual leader that you cannot have a sexual or intimate relationship with any of your parishioners. >> reporter: the men's attorney says long initiated sexual contact only after they reached the age of consent. the lawsuit says long wooed them with gifts exposing them to the world of luxuries and comfort. church officials say long plans to address the issue su
. >>> complaints are mounting against pastor eddie long as another person says he pressured him into sex. ron mott has more. >> reporter: for years he's been an out spoken opponent of homosexuality. >> we anticipate the future. >> reporter: friday, a fourth lawsuit was filed against popular preacher eddie long for allegedly coaxing teenage boys into sex, charges he denied through surrogates this week. >> all i ask is for your patience as we continue to deny each...
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if bishop eddie long has this other life, he's done a lot of good things in his life, as well. that should certainly be recognized in addition to some other things that might have occurred. >> thanks very much, professor, appreciate you coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> we just want to get you up to date on that breaking news st y story. a hostage situation that was going on inside the bank of america in coral gables, florida. potentially also a bomb involved here. we don't know how many people are being held hostage but a very volatile sit walgz we'uati keeping our eye on. keep it here on msnbc. as a manager, my team counts on me to stay focused. so i take one a day men's 50+ advantage. it's the only complete multivitamin with ginkgo to support memory and concentration. plus vitamin d to help maintain healthy blood pressure. [ bat cracks ] that's a hit. one a day men's. president obama: yeah, i took a trip to elkhart, indiana, today. elkhart's a place that has lost jobs faster than anywhere else in america, and the people who've lost them have no idea what to do or who
if bishop eddie long has this other life, he's done a lot of good things in his life, as well. that should certainly be recognized in addition to some other things that might have occurred. >> thanks very much, professor, appreciate you coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> we just want to get you up to date on that breaking news st y story. a hostage situation that was going on inside the bank of america in coral gables, florida. potentially also a bomb involved here. we...
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. >>> and eddie long speaking out. >> while the media and press and the rest of the people around the city and country looking at us, how can a grown man let another man touch him, you have to understand, this man manipulated us from childhood. this was our father and we loved him. >> i cannot get the sound of his voice out of my head. and i cannot forget the smell of his cologne. and i cannot forget the way that he made me cry many nights when i drove in his cars ob it's way home, not able to take enough showers to wipe the smell of him off of my body. >> bishop eddie long denies the allegations and says he will fight back. his attorney says the case is being unfairly tried in the media. >>> okay. the age-old question, what's for din jer a high-tech kitchen counter to answer that question. we'll look under the surface straight ahead. in 2008 i quit venture capital to follow my passion for food. i saw a gap in the market for a fresh culinary brand and launched behindtheburner.com. we create and broadcast content and then distribute it across tv, the web, and via mobile. i even use the
. >>> and eddie long speaking out. >> while the media and press and the rest of the people around the city and country looking at us, how can a grown man let another man touch him, you have to understand, this man manipulated us from childhood. this was our father and we loved him. >> i cannot get the sound of his voice out of my head. and i cannot forget the smell of his cologne. and i cannot forget the way that he made me cry many nights when i drove in his cars ob it's...
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. >>> bishop eddie long under fire and firing back from the pulpit. the mega church pastor speaking out against allegations he coerced four young men into having sex with him. cnn's martin savage is following developments. >>> also a pilot making a heart-stopping emergency landing at jfk over the weekend after the landing gear failed bringing 64 people in without a scratch on them. it was caught on tape from inside the plane. we'll have an exclusive interview with two passengers from the site. >>> and the a.m. fix blog is up and running. go to cnn.com/amfix. >>> emergency crews fearing the total failure of a levee in wisconsin. it's located along the wisconsin river just south of portage. emergency officials told about 150 residents to get out yesterday. >> the water already filling up some homes. and this may be only the beginning. >> our rob marciano is in our extreme weather center tracking all of this for us this morning. so are they still in a situation where the waters are still rising now? >> no, the river at least at portage did crest last nig
. >>> bishop eddie long under fire and firing back from the pulpit. the mega church pastor speaking out against allegations he coerced four young men into having sex with him. cnn's martin savage is following developments. >>> also a pilot making a heart-stopping emergency landing at jfk over the weekend after the landing gear failed bringing 64 people in without a scratch on them. it was caught on tape from inside the plane. we'll have an exclusive interview with two...
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eddie long vowed to fight the lawsuits claiming that the church leader, an outspoken opponent of gay marriage, gave the young men gifts and took them on trips. authorities say they won't investigate the allegations because all four men said they were 17 or 18 when the relationships began. georgia's age of consent is 16. >>> today nbc is proud to kick off "education nation" here at 30 rock. a special week of programming. a new nbc news/"wall street journal" shows most people think education needs major changes or a complete overhaul. our michelle franzen is in new york. >> reporter: this week-long series and this two-day summit is aimed at looking at what works in the classroom and what doesn't. it is the start of a national conversation that many say is long overdue. at a town hall kicking off education nation -- >> and good afternoon and welcome to our teacher town hall. >> reporter: teachers from around the country highlighted ways to inspire children in the classroom. >> all students can learn as long as teachers are committed, passionate and are held accountable to standards. >>
eddie long vowed to fight the lawsuits claiming that the church leader, an outspoken opponent of gay marriage, gave the young men gifts and took them on trips. authorities say they won't investigate the allegations because all four men said they were 17 or 18 when the relationships began. georgia's age of consent is 16. >>> today nbc is proud to kick off "education nation" here at 30 rock. a special week of programming. a new nbc news/"wall street journal" shows...
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bishop eddie long delivered his speech. it was the first time he had spoken publicly about the allegations and the lawsuits he now faces. steve osunsami has the latest. steve? >> reporter: onin across atlanta and on black syndicated radio across the country, they're all asking whether bishop eddie long, of new birth missionary baptist church, said enough. it was the first time he addressed the sex scandal before him. ♪ it was one of the most well attended sunday services here in years, some 8,000 parishioners who waited for hours in traffic and came to hear their pastor answer his accusers. >> this is probably the most difficult time in my entire life. >> reporter: it was pure th the buildup, his arrival. bishop eddie long refusing to say much, but never denying accusations he took boys on trips and showered them with expensive gifts. >> it will be tried in the court of justice and dealt with in the court of justice. i feel like david against goliath. but i got five rocks, and i haven't thrown one yet. >> reporter: after
bishop eddie long delivered his speech. it was the first time he had spoken publicly about the allegations and the lawsuits he now faces. steve osunsami has the latest. steve? >> reporter: onin across atlanta and on black syndicated radio across the country, they're all asking whether bishop eddie long, of new birth missionary baptist church, said enough. it was the first time he addressed the sex scandal before him. ♪ it was one of the most well attended sunday services here in years,...
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. >> we are hearing from one of the men who george -- for men are now accusing eddie long over the accusations progress of former church employee an assistant is speaking out about allegations he and three other men have made against the georgia pastor. jamal peres told a reporter in atlanta is suffering was real. >> i cannot forget the way that he may be cry. i was not able to take enough showers toward the smell of him of my body. >> the church boasts 25,000 members. a reporter caught up with paris in colorado. >> that man cannot look me in the eye and tell me we do -- do not live with this pain, what you can sit in front of your church and tell them that you categorically denied. you cannot say it to our face. or not a man, you or a monster. >> mischa belongs attorney released this statement. >> the appropriate place to try a lawsuit is in the courtroom. there are rules about how civil litigation is to take place and how council should conduct themselves. we intend to follow those rules. >> still ahead, we will recap the day's top stories, including the remnants of tropical storm nicole, he
. >> we are hearing from one of the men who george -- for men are now accusing eddie long over the accusations progress of former church employee an assistant is speaking out about allegations he and three other men have made against the georgia pastor. jamal peres told a reporter in atlanta is suffering was real. >> i cannot forget the way that he may be cry. i was not able to take enough showers toward the smell of him of my body. >> the church boasts 25,000 members. a...
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he called bishop eddie long a predator. he said he swept into his life, used him for sex, and then moved on. >> i cannot get the small of his cologne. and i cannot forget the way he made me cry when i drove his cars on the way home. not able to take enough showers to wipe the smell of him off of my body. >> reporter: his lawsuit reaches much like the other three. when he was 17, he said long would take him alone to the guesthouse. and encouraged jamal parris to call him daddy. and used the holy scripture to justify and support the sexual activity. >> that man cannot look me in my eye and tell me we did not live this pain. you are not a man. you are a monster. >> reporter: parris' attorney sat down with us last night. and she said the young men were brave to come forward. >> if you are a victim and you are a young man or a boy, no matter when it happened in your life, it is time to stand up and get to someone. and tell them, come forward now. >> i'm going to fight. >> reporter: bishop long continues to deny the accusations.
he called bishop eddie long a predator. he said he swept into his life, used him for sex, and then moved on. >> i cannot get the small of his cologne. and i cannot forget the way he made me cry when i drove his cars on the way home. not able to take enough showers to wipe the smell of him off of my body. >> reporter: his lawsuit reaches much like the other three. when he was 17, he said long would take him alone to the guesthouse. and encouraged jamal parris to call him daddy. and...
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joe johns is back with the 360 bulletin. >>> a third young man has filed a lawsuit against eddie long, pastor of an atlanta mega church. the 23-year-old man claims he was coerced into a sexual relationship with long who denies the allegations. just yesterday, two other young men sued pastor long making similar claims. in his ministry, long has denounced homosexual behavior and his spokesman says the lawsuits are, quote, without merit. >>> there's a baby food recall tonight, about 5 million cans of similac powdered infant formula are being recalled due to possible bug infestation at a manufacturing plant. the similac liquid version is not part of the recall. >>> victory for florida and gays and lesbians who want to adopt children. a florida appeals court says a ban against such adoptions bans constitution. the case involves a man trying to adopt two children. >>> and steven tyler and jennifer lopez join "american idol." they'll replace simon cowell, ellen degeneres who have left. she says she will be tough but not mean like simon cowell was. i didn't think he was too mean. >> i didn't
joe johns is back with the 360 bulletin. >>> a third young man has filed a lawsuit against eddie long, pastor of an atlanta mega church. the 23-year-old man claims he was coerced into a sexual relationship with long who denies the allegations. just yesterday, two other young men sued pastor long making similar claims. in his ministry, long has denounced homosexual behavior and his spokesman says the lawsuits are, quote, without merit. >>> there's a baby food recall tonight,...
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eddie long telling his congregation he never will lured young men to have sexual relations. >> they are looking for a man that shot a 19-year-old student. gunman opening fire at an off campus house party after police say he was denied access. >> a group of navy seals and tour de france rider is riding across the country at a pace of nearly 80 miles a day raising awareness for the navy's special warfare foundation. casey stegall is live in san diego with the story. >> reporter: that is a lot of exercise. we're talking about a 3300 mile journey. bikers left this morning from beautiful coronado which is across the bay from san diego. take a look of the video of them in action. a small group of only about five bikers will be on road for six weeks stopping in more than 40 u.s. cities for food, water and rest. the navy especially warfare foundation holding this bike ride to raise money for families of navy seals who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. >> special warfare foundation comes to the front lines and helps out the families in any type of assistance that we can, whether i
eddie long telling his congregation he never will lured young men to have sexual relations. >> they are looking for a man that shot a 19-year-old student. gunman opening fire at an off campus house party after police say he was denied access. >> a group of navy seals and tour de france rider is riding across the country at a pace of nearly 80 miles a day raising awareness for the navy's special warfare foundation. casey stegall is live in san diego with the story. >> reporter:...
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here now is steve osunsami with details. >> reporter: bishop eddie long is considered one of the most anti-gay pastors in the country who once said homosexuality is a spiritual abortion. if today's accusations are true he might regret the day he led thousands through the streets of atlanta in protest of gays and same-sex marriage. >> woman and woman and man and man is not right. so that's why i stand with the bishop. >> reporter: in the lawsuits filed by three young men he recruited into the youth ministry at his gigantic church outside atlanta, they described him as a sexual predator who pushed them into sex, lavished them with expensive gifts, and sent them these photos, texts and e-mails when they were above the legal age of consent, but just 16 and 17 years old. they say he certainly doesn't look like a bishop here. >> what pastor in his right mind sends a picture of himself posing in a bathroom in a muscle shirt? none. none that i know o >> reporter: at the funeral of coretta scott king which took place at his church in 2006, some civil rights leaders refused to attend because lo
here now is steve osunsami with details. >> reporter: bishop eddie long is considered one of the most anti-gay pastors in the country who once said homosexuality is a spiritual abortion. if today's accusations are true he might regret the day he led thousands through the streets of atlanta in protest of gays and same-sex marriage. >> woman and woman and man and man is not right. so that's why i stand with the bishop. >> reporter: in the lawsuits filed by three young men he...
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my meineke. >>> one of the young men accusing eddie long of sexual i could ergs has a message for his former pastor. jamal paris spoke to a local tv station. >> that man cannot look me in my eye and tell me we did not live this pain. you can sit in front of the church and tell them that you categorically deny it, you can't say that to our face. you know this. you are not a man. you a monster. >> paris and three other men filed lawsuits accusing long of using his power and influence within the new birth missionary baptist church to lure them into sexual situations. long's attorney released this statement. "unfortunately, the plaintiff and counsel counsel are attempting to try the case in the media. the appropriate place to try lawsuits is in the courtroom. there are rules in how civil litigation is to take place and how counsel should conduct themselves. we intend to follow those rules." >>> all through the past school year we reported on school kids bullied to the point of suicide. some just torments for the hell of it. others bullied for sexual orientation, real or perceived. sadly,
my meineke. >>> one of the young men accusing eddie long of sexual i could ergs has a message for his former pastor. jamal paris spoke to a local tv station. >> that man cannot look me in my eye and tell me we did not live this pain. you can sit in front of the church and tell them that you categorically deny it, you can't say that to our face. you know this. you are not a man. you a monster. >> paris and three other men filed lawsuits accusing long of using his power and...
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. >>> one of young men accusing eddie long claims the two had encounters on church grounds. also accuses the bishop of having sex with him in his home and in his car and office. long said he would fight the lawsuits against him but in church he didn't specifically deny the allegations. here's something you don't see every day on the side of the road. a woman giving birth. it happened in washington state, thanks to a police officer with recent off the job training, jessica howard delivered a healthy baby. >> about four months ago we had our first child and i had gone through birthing classes. they came in very handy. cleared her air way with his finger. >>> amy fisher is officially a porn star, releasing her first adult film today called deep inside amy fisher. oh, it's the first of eight movies. fisher shot her lover's wife in the face back in 1992 and served seven years in prison for attempted murder. and now on to a career as an adult film star. >>> imagine a classroom where they are no black boards or books or pencils. a classroom designed with the latest technology in mi
. >>> one of young men accusing eddie long claims the two had encounters on church grounds. also accuses the bishop of having sex with him in his home and in his car and office. long said he would fight the lawsuits against him but in church he didn't specifically deny the allegations. here's something you don't see every day on the side of the road. a woman giving birth. it happened in washington state, thanks to a police officer with recent off the job training, jessica howard...